Fasig November Sale 3pm today

[parsixfarms]

If Stardom Bound needs to do anything next year to justify this purchase price, then they may be fighting an uphill battle if she follows the path of some of these recent 2YO filly champions: Folklore, Sweet Catomine, Halfbridled, Storm Flag Flying, Tempera, Caressing, and Countess Diana.

[Betsy]

I guess I knew that no other trainer really had a shot - SB is a big deal and DD is IEAH'S guy. I'm sure DD will do a good job with the filly, but I think it's sad that his big mouth is going to make people root against Stardom Bound. He turned me off of Big Brown, I know that.

[ELA]

Originally Posted by Betsy

I guess I knew that no other trainer really had a shot - SB is a big deal and DD is IEAH'S guy. I'm sure DD will do a good job with the filly, but I think it's sad that his big mouth is going to make people root against Stardom Bound. He turned me off of Big Brown, I know that.

Don't worry -- the horse doesn't know that people are rooting against her, and Dutrow probably doesn't know how you feel. More importantly, I would think he probably won't care.

Eric

[parsixfarms]

It's interesting that Iavarone said in the Bloodhorse story that they are going to be bringing in some celebrities on this deal. Does that suggest that she's going to be IEAH's Derby horse? I wouldn't expect them to get "celebrity" partners for an Oaks/Alabama filly.

[Betsy]

Originally Posted by ELA

Don't worry -- the horse doesn't know that people are rooting against her, and Dutrow probably doesn't know how you feel. More importantly, I would think he probably won't care.

Eric

No, the horse doesn't know and lol, DD certainly doesn't care (I admire that attitude, in a way). For me though, it is kind of sad. SB is a likeable filly and fun to watch for many people - I hope they can see past the trainer. Me? I'm going to have to grit my teeth and/or bite on a bullet .........but I'm still glad she's staying here...AND on the East Coast.

[ELA]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

If Stardom Bound needs to do anything next year to justify this purchase price, then they may be fighting an uphill battle if she follows the path of some of these recent 2YO filly champions: Folklore, Sweet Catomine, Halfbridled, Storm Flag Flying, Tempera, Caressing, and Countess Diana.

Excellent point. In certain cases, it's not about justifying, not at all. Storm Flag Flying would be a perfect example there. Even in this case though, I don't think it's about justifying. They can breed her out for many years. Sure, complete roll of the dice, but a good looking filly, first few years, etc. That's the name of the breeding game.

So, do you think they breed to race or do they sell?

Eric

[parsixfarms]

Originally Posted by ELA

So, do you think they breed to race or do they sell?

Hard to say, with Big Brown part of the equation now, but it seems as if they buy to race, and then cash out when the mares are at the end of their racing careers. For example, they are selling Ariege later in this sale.

[ELA]

Originally Posted by parsixfarms

Hard to say, with Big Brown part of the equation now, but it seems as if they buy to race, and then cash out when the mares are at the end of their racing careers. For example, they are selling Ariege later in this sale.

Agreed. I think it can go many ways. They have a unique business model and I think it is very organic as well. Who knows.

Eric

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by ELA

Agreed. I think it can go many ways. They have a unique business model and I think it is very organic as well. Who knows.

Eric

would that be bullshit?

[ELA]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

would that be bullshit?

Perhaps yes.

Eric